Amman, April 20 (Petra) – Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) Vice Chairman Samer Majali said on Monday that 2025 marked an "exceptional milestone" in the company's journey, achieving "unprecedented" financial and operational results, underscoring the success of a transformation strategy launched in 2021.
The achievements the national carrier attained in 2025 reflect a robust operational model and effective cost control and revenue maximization policies, said Majali.
The company witnessed a fundamental shift in financial results, achieving a net profit of JD 21.5 million, including non-recurring capital gains, compared to a net loss of JD 3.5 million in 2024. This turnaround was driven by a significant increase in operating revenues, which grew by 11 percent to JD 829 million, he said.
He spoke during a videoconference meeting of the RJ's general assembly, which he chaired, to discuss the board of directors' report on the company's operations and results for the fiscal year 2025, a future work plan for 2026, the auditors' report and the annual balance sheet.
Majali expressed his appreciation for the generous Royal patronage of RJ, including His Majesty King Abdullah II's visit to the company and laying the foundation stone for the air cargo building, which underscored Jordan's logistical role.
He also acknowledged a recent visit of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to the company's headquarters, as well as ongoing government support, which enabled the company to implement strategic plans, overcome various challenges, enhance its operational efficiency, and improve its institutional performance.
The company also achieved record operational indicators, including transporting 4.4 million passengers, marking an 18% growth rate, and recording a load factor of 81%, the highest in the company's history, he said.
Furthermore, it achieved advanced levels of on-time performance, placing RJ among the top five airlines globally in terms of punctuality, reflecting the efficiency of its network management and improved operational returns, said Majali.
On fleet modernization, Majali noted that 2025 made a significant milestone with the introduction of 19 modern A320neo and Embraer E2 aircraft to serve short- and medium-haul routes.
The company has begun upgrading the cabins of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft and introducing internet services, completing the modernization of about 80 percent of its fleet, making it among the most modern in the region, he said.
RJ will complete the modernization of its entire fleet by the end of 2026, which will also see the addition of the first two Boeing 787-9 aircraft for long-haul routes, along with three Airbus A321neo aircraft for medium-haul flights, part of a vision to increase the fleet size to about 40 aircraft in the coming years.
Royal Jordanian has also continued strategic expansion, launching vital destinations, including Washington, Mumbai, Damascus, Aleppo, Benghazi, Casablanca, and Najaf. Key new destinations planned for 2026 include Hamburg, Munich, Dallas, and Vienna.
On the investment front and in restructuring its investment portfolio, RJ increased its stake in the Jordan Aircraft Catering Company to 51 percent and maintained its full ownership of JATS, a simulation training company. It also retained its 90 percent stake in the Jordan Airports Company and resumed operations at Amman Airport, further enhancing the integration of the air transport system and supporting services.
//Petra//SS
